TJ Monterde, the Filipino singer-songwriter whose career has redefined mainstream pop success for a new generation of OPM creators, counts “Palagi” among the string of landmark hits that have cemented his status as one of his home country’s most vital working artists. Beyond “Palagi”, his discography is studded with tracks that have become cultural touchstones for Filipino audiences around the world, including “Dating Tayo”, “Mahika”, “Tulad Mo”, and “Ikaw At Ako”—songs that resonate not just for their commercial pull, but for their ability to capture the nuance of love, connection, and identity that defines contemporary Filipino life, turning each release into a shared experience for fans across generations and geographic borders.